Anybody using donor eggs?

I'm 40 and had my first failed ivf in September! We want to do the best possible scenario with the best possible results, which puts us in the egg donor catagory. Is anybody in the same boat or have been? Some feedback would be great!

shibby - most fertility programs have donor programs so you can probably get information on websites or by calling them.

Hopeful - we had filled out the paperwork to start the 'match process' for a donor during our last IVF cycle. We were told it could take up to a year to find a match. We wanted a 2nd child and didn't have the money to keep doing cycles of IVF over and over. So, we were ready to move to egg donor. . . we did not expect the last IVF to work especially after our cancelled cycle in March. I am still somewhat in disbelief that our IVF worked. However, it can't hurt to start the match process for a donor. You would still have time to try a few cycles of IVF in the mean time (or just wait and focus on other things in life!). Our clinic charged nothing for getting matched. Also, if they found us a match and we changed our minds. . . no problem.

Thank you for your input! I actually starred looking at profiles today to get the process started! Our cloning has an established data base and the donor coordinator is amazing with matching perspective donors with myself based off of personality and physical characteristics! It's been an interesting start!!!

Hi i conceived with doner eggs last January first try. Im going into hospital on Tue to be induced since i was due last Fri and Dr does not want to take any chances with babys wellbeing. its been quite a rollercoaster emotionally. so take your time and imagine all scenarios if and when you conceive. it is an absolute gift to those of us who could never have had children otherwise. i still can't believe Im going to have a baby! my husband and i are so happy. good luck to you.

Hopeful, I am currently in cycle for my first DE IVF. I had three failed IVF with my OE (failed attempts b/c none of my IVF cycles actually lead to transfer). There is an egg donor group , and I think you will find supportive and knowledgable ladies there.